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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday announced the launch of its new delivery centre in Warsaw, Poland, expanding its operations in the country. “With the new delivery centre, TCS expects to double its workforce to 1200-plus in a year to support its further growth in the region. Located in the heart of the city, the new delivery centre showcases TCS’ capabilities across industries and technologies,” the Tata subsidiary said in a statement. Poland is home to one of the largest European technology talent pools and the centre will tap into the growing Polish Information and Communication Technology (ICT) talent pool to support the needs of customers in niche technology skills and cognitive business and domain processes, the statement added.

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watermarking techniques that balance content protection with privacy concerns. The report highlights India’s potential to play a pivotal role in building a secure and trustworthy AI ecosystem. It notes that with the rapid advancement of AI technologies, concerns around the authenticity of digital content are on the rise. It further calls for a multi-layered approach, combining technological innovations with global frameworks. Policymakers worldwide are beginning to develop open-source tools and regulations to support the widespread adoption of watermarking, it noted.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Tata Motors Ltd, India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is engaging with the Centre to re-examine the e-taxi segment's exclusion from the ₹10,900 crore EV subsidy scheme approved by the cabinet on 11 September, two people close to the development said. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE), marking the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) policy, leaves the e-taxi segment outside the purview of subsidies, even though it is a key form of shared mobility.

The stage is set, and in a short while from now we will be listening to industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, founders, and thought leaders as they take a long hard look at the startup ecosystem of India with the ‘funding winter’ in hindsight. Are you attending the ET Soonicorns Summit 2024 in Bengaluru today? There is still time to register and attend this revamped and repurposed event, and it will be worth the rush. To register: Click Here This is the third, and first-ever ticketed edition of the summit and has been themed, ‘From Resurgence to Resilience’ with a core messaging or call for startups to ‘Recalibrate. Rebound. Reinvent’—aimed at outlining the future of the Indian startup ecosystem.

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Infosys on Thursday said it will invest up to Rs 17 crore in space tech startup GalaxEye Space Solutions as part of Infosys Innovation Fund. The investment will be made in equity and series A compulsory convertible preference shares allotment, a regulatory filing said. «Infosys Ltd has agreed to invest in SpaceTech startup, GalaxEye up to INR 17 Crores (approximately USD 2 million) as part of Infosys Innovation Fund,» it said. The all-cash deal is expected to be completed on or before September 30, 2024.

In the past months, Bitgert has shown signs of increasing numbers of large investors, as seen in the increasing trading volume and price movement. This is a whale accumulation in the crypto space, and an enormous purchase of a currency by big investors, referred to as “whales,” might start a bull run. Their actions often convey a sense of trust in the currency, which inspires smaller investors to follow suit.

John Chambers, who heads the India US Strategic Partnership Forum and is Chairman Emeritus of CISCO is highly optimistic about the future of the Indian economy, the current share market situation and the growth of innovation in the country. In an interview with ET, Chambers discusses the upcoming US elections, PM Modi’s third term and prospects of Indian and US companies working together in the coming years.

A definitive platform to celebrate soonicorns—a name given to startups on the cusp of becoming unicorns—the summit has a long, illustrious list of industry leaders, policymakers, and industry inside leaders, who will let attendees have a peek into their playbooks for navigating the highs and the lows of the startup ecosystem in India. However, what’s a soonicorn summit without sessions designed exclusively for soonicorns? Bringing together over 15+ speakers across three curated topics, these closed-door conversations promise to take you on a knowledge-sharing tour, with some of the most disruptive players of the Indian startup ecosystem set to share their playbooks.

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Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government has undertaken many reforms in the last 10 years for the growth of the food processing sector and the effort is to ensure that India sets global benchmarks for innovation, sustainability and safety in the food sector. The Prime Minister's message was read at the third edition of World Food India 2024, which is being held in the national capital from September 19 to 22. The event will see participation from over 90 countries. «In the modern era, through progressive agricultural practices, strong administrative frameworks and cutting-edge technologies, our effort is to ensure that India sets global benchmarks for innovation, sustainability and safety in the food sector,» Modi said. During the last 10 years, he said the government has introduced wide-ranging reforms to transform the food processing sector.

This thought-provoking topic will be at the heart of a Fireside chat featuring Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and Managing Director of upGrad, during the highly anticipated ET Soonicorns Summit 2024, set to take place on September 20 in Bengaluru. As the summit’s theme of ‘From Resurgence to Resilience’ drives home, this session will offer actionable insights into how startups and developers can recalibrate for the future. The event, taking place on September 20 in Bengaluru, will feature other industry stalwarts such as Hari Menon, Aman Gupta, Prayank Swaroop, Sangeeta Bavi, and Umakant Soni, among others, who will engage in dialogues on the evolving funding landscape, building business through strategic reinvention, and the technologies of tomorrow. However, to fully grasp the relevance of Kumar’s Fireside chat, we must first understand the role of English in today’s programming world. English has long been the default language for most programming languages—whether it’s Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript. From syntax to function names and even documentation, English is deeply embedded in the linguistic architecture of software development. This widespread use of English in programming has removed linguistic barriers to a great extent considering English, today, has been described as the “fastest-spreading language in human history. English is estimated to be spoken by some 1.75 billion people worldwide—that’s one in every four of us. The count includes both native speakers and speakers in post-colonial parts of the world. English is also increasingly a global corporate lingua franca. Interestingly, two Indian languages are part of the world’s top 10 most spoken languages: Hindi and Bengali.

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Ibiza NXT, the leading Web3 and blockchain conference on the White Island, returns from October 4th to 6th, 2024, for its 4th edition with a fresh approach. Under the theme “Faces of the Future,” this year’s event invites you to discover the visionaries and innovators shaping the future of Web3 and music.

sustainable water management with focus on river basin management, fostering innovation and technology transfer, while promoting sustainable investments. EU Ambassador to India Ugo Astuto highlighted the success of the ongoing water projects in India, emphasising that the European Union and India have developed a strong and innovative water management partnership. At the inauguration of the India-EU Water Forum on Wednesday during the India Water Week, he praised its growing collaboration with India in water management and expressed interest in expanding this partnership to Africa.

In this article series, we spotlight the trailblazing leaders who are driving change and redefining leadership in India, setting the stage for the country's business landscape in 2024 and beyond. Here’s the first part: 1. Deuex Solutions Private Limited

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered the fast-food industry in Asia Pacific (APAC), signing a two-year partnership with the master franchise holder of McDonald's in the Philippines George Yang-led Golden Arches Development Corporation (GADC). The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This partnership, which is TCS’ first with the fast-food chain in the APAC region, aims to standardize and digitize the IT operations for 760+ McDonald’s restaurants in the Philippines,” TCS informed in a regulatory filing. The Tata group’s largest technology subsidiary will upgrade the current systems of GADC to the cloud to standardise and digitise operations for the fast-food chain.

Redseer Strategy Consultants reveals that the B2B kirana market, which has long relied on fragmented, traditional trade-distribution models, is embracing digital innovation through eB2B (ecommerce-led Business to Business) platforms, fueling rapid growth and operational efficiency in the sector. The report, titled ‘B2B e-commerce Opportunity in India’, outlines how the rise of digital solutions is reshaping the market, which has historically faced challenges. Kirana stores, especially in remote and rural regions, are increasingly turning to eB2B platforms for better procurement management, access to formal credit, and superior customer service. The study also highlights how udaan, India’s leading eB2B platform, has solidified its position as the preferred partner for kirana stores in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, significantly outpacing other competitors in the market. The findings highlight udaan’s remarkable growth, capturing a significant market share and continuing to expand and strengthen its position, while other eB2B players have been in decline.